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POSTED: 3 Jan 2023

How To Get Rid Of Jowls 

the soft sagging that forms along the and either side of the chin as we age. They when the skin loses collagen and elastin. At the same time, the fat that once supported the lower face begins to shrink and slip downwards. Almost everyone gets them to some degree. They are a perfectly normal part of ageing. Even so, they have a way of making the face look heavier or more tired than it feels. Thankfully, there is plenty you can do. A good routine improves the quality of the skin but won’t lift a jowl that has already formed. At the other end of the scale, only truly resets significant sagging. In this article, we’ll review what causes jowls, the treatments that help and how to slow them down.

Please note, we are an online skin clinic so we do not offer injectables, in-clinic or surgery. We have written this because we believe people clear, honest information about all of their .

What Causes Jowls?

Jowls are the result of the lower face losing both its structural and its skin quality at once. As we age the skin makes less collagen and . the fat pads in the cheek shrink and slide downwards, and the bone recedes. This leaves the lower face unsupported, so and pools into a jowl. The same tends to deepen at the same time. Several things speed the process up:

In most cases it’s a combination of these. How much of your is skin quality versus true sagging which will help. Most people need more than one .

Skincare for Jowls

is the safest place to start, and it is the foundation everything else builds on. like and speed up cell turnover, which thickens the skin and early crepiness over a few months. Over-the-counter Retinol does the same thing more gently. Daily sunscreen is essential, ultraviolet light is one of the biggest of sagging in the first place. A consistent built around and sun is prevention and genuinely improves skin quality. What it can’t do is lift a jowl that has already formed. For that you need something that addresses the lost volume or the sagging itself, which is where the below come in.

Botox

relaxes the that pull down on the lower face and neck. Placed along the jaw and the band of the neck, it can soften very early jowling and give a slightly . The effect lasts around 3 to 4 months. It works best as a preventative or for mild cases, because it won’t lost volume or lift skin that has . Beyond early it tends to be used other rather than on its own.

Dermal Fillers

made of hyaluronic acid the volume that has been lost, which is often the more useful approach for jowls. A injector takes a two-pronged approach. They place filler higher in the cheek and along the jaw to the skin and reduce the sag. Sometimes a little goes directly into the crease to soften it. Results are and usually last between 6 and 18 months. Filler can’t tighten loose skin, and it weighs the lower face down rather than lifting it. The most serious risk is , so this should only ever be done by an experienced injector.

Skin Boosters

such as Profhilo and Volite are to improve the quality of the skin rather than to fill or lift. They hyaluronic acid that hydrates the skin and and elastin, which helps with early jowling and crepey skin. A course is two or three a few weeks apart. They make a good preventative and complement other treatments well, but for established sagging they are a act rather than the main event.

Microneedling & Radiofrequency

tiny controlled that prompt the skin to make new collagen, which firms and it over time. Radiofrequency adds heat to the deeper layers to and stimulate further. The two are often combined as for a stronger effect on mild laxity. Either way you’ll need a course of around three to six sessions, and results build over a few months. They improve skin quality and early sagging, but they won’t match the lift of filler or for a heavy jowl.

Laser and Energy Tightening

the skin and collagen, which smooths and firms the surface. However, standard lasers do little for true sagging on their own. The newer pair laser or radiofrequency energy with a probe placed under the skin, which can tighten deeper tissue. These are more invasive and need a specialist. As with the other energy treatments, results build over time rather than straight away.

PDO Thread Lifts

Thread lifts use absorbable threads placed under the skin and to lift the jowl, and they trigger some collagen as they dissolve. The immediate lift can be impressive, which is part of their appeal. They are also the most option here. The are the risk of facial nerves or vessels, the chance of scarring and results that are often short-lived and need . They’re not something we but if you do consider them, then seek an experienced and medical practitioner.

Neck Lift & Facelift Surgery

When jowls are driven by significant sagging, is the only thing that truly lifts the tissue back into place. A facelift or neck lift removes excess skin, repositions the deeper structures and re-drapes what’s left, and the results are . A lower the jaw and neck specifically. The is real, because these are operations with anaesthetic, a recovery period, swelling and bruising, plus the usual risks. Consult with an and licensed surgeon to understand the best and safest options for you.

How to Prevent Jowls

Obviously, some causes of jowls are out of your hands, like . Plenty are not. A healthy lifestyle shows in the skin, HydraBack (Back Facial) so it’s worth eating well, keeping hydrated and going easy on alcohol. The most useful preventative steps are simple:

So Which Jowl Treatment is Best?

There is no single best treatment, because it on how advanced your jowls are. For early or mild jowling, skincare, and skin treatments like skin boosters or a little Botox go a long way. For moderate jowls, filler to restore volume, often paired with an energy treatment, tends to give the most natural result. For significant sagging, only a lift will truly fix it. Jowls also rarely appear on their own. The same shows up as , and a . It makes sense to look at the whole lower face together. The sensible first step is an honest assessment with a qualified who can tell you what’s actually driving yours.

Whilst jowls are a normal part of getting older, there is a lot you can do to soften them and slow their . Good skincare, lifestyle and sun are key to prevention and your baseline. For more results there’s a range of non-surgical and surgical options on your needs, goals, health and budget.

At City Skin Clinic, we don’t provide injectables, in-clinic procedures or . We do however offer personalised through our online skin clinic. Our doctors design custom using like and where appropriate. are to suit your needs. with one of our . The journey towards great skin starts here.

This is for general purposes only and is not a for medical advice, or . Always consult a medical provider for any medical concerns or questions you might have.

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